About JUAA
About JUAA
Japan University Accreditation Association (JUAA) was established in 1947 with the mission to“promote the qualitative improvement of higher education institutions (HEIs) in Japan through the voluntary efforts and mutual assistance of member and to contribute to international cooperation such as educational and research activities,” and through initiatives such as the establishment of University Standards and mutual qualification reviews among member, it has contributed to the development of higher education.
JUAA also conducts research on higher education in Japan and abroad, working to improve accreditation systems and support the quality of HEIs through the publication. In addition, it has strengthened cooperation with overseas quality assurance agencies to enhance the international recognition.
As a leading quality assurance agency in Japan, JUAA will continue to improve the quality.
What is the Certified Evaluation and Accreditation ?
Certified Evaluation and Accreditation is a national mandatory evaluation and accreditation system in Japan, introduced in 2004 to assure and enhance the quality of higher education. In this system, all HEIs must undergo external evaluation by accreditation organizations certified by the MEXT — once every seven years for universities, junior colleges, and colleges of technology, and once every five years for professional universities and professional graduate schools.
